Marshfield Clinic Offering Free Oral Cancer Screenings April 21st
Saturday, April 15th, 2017 -- 5:51 AM
-In honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Marshfield Clinic will offer free oral cancer screenings and oral cancer vaccination from 1-5 p.m. on April 21st.Oral cancer is not a rare disease. Approximately 49,670 people in the U.S. in 2017 will be diagnosed with oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers, according to the American Cancer Society. An estimated 9,700 people will die of these cancers. Oral cancer can often be identified early, and with early detection, survival rates are high and side effects from treatment are at their lowest.
To participate in the oral cancer screening call 715-387-5245 or 800-782-8581, ext. 7-5245, to reserve an appointment. An oral cancer vaccination, the HPV vaccine is available for people ages 11-26. To receive the HPV vaccine, call 715-387-5251 or 800-782-8581, ext. 7-5251. There is a cost for the HPV vaccine, however if people have insurance the vaccine can be billed to your insurance as the majority of insurances have coverage for this vaccine.
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.